“Cheerful” in Japanese
Short answer
Cheerful in Japanese is “気軽い” (kigarui). Full meaning: cheerful, buoyant, lighthearted.
Other ways to say “Cheerful” in Japanese
朗らか
hogaraka cheerful, merry, sunny, melodious; bright (sky, day, etc.), fine, clear
陽気
youki cheerful, jovial, merry, lively; weather, season; spirit of yang
快活
kaikatsu cheerful, lively, lighthearted
明朗
meirou cheerful, bright; clear, clean, honest, fair
きがるい
kigarui cheerful, buoyant, lighthearted
欣然
kinzen joyful, cheerful
冴え冴えした
saezaeshita cheerful (look), healthy (complexion)
冴え冴えとした
saezaetoshita cheerful (look), healthy (complexion)
晴れ晴れ
harebare bright, cheerful, in high spirits; clear (sky), cloudless, sunny
楽しげ
tanoshige happy, cheerful, pleasant
きんぜん
kinzen joyful, cheerful
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